What Is The Thread Pitch/Thread Size Of The Demco Autoslide Capture Plates?

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What is the thread size?

asked by: Joseph F

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I went ahead and reached out to Demco, and they informed me that the:

-Replacement 5th Wheel Hitch Capture Plate Assembly # DM14743-95 has a 3/4"-10-UNC thread pitch/thread size.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

No. The Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes #DM6171 are not designed to be used with any other pin box except the Rota-Flex. If you have a 5th wheel trailer that has a standard pinbox, you'll want to use…

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Answer 2

I attached a picture that shows the install instructions for the Demco capture plate adapter part #DM6171 for you to check out. You do have to remove the old screws to get the old plates off to install this kit.

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Answer 3

We have the part you are looking for. For the replacement head for your Demco Hijacker you would want the part #DM6081.

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Answer 4

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550034 comes pre-greased from the factory but Demco does recommend keeping all moving parts well greased and lubricated over time as part of regular maintenance. They recommend simply applying…

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Answer 5

I attached a diagram and instructions on where and how often to grease the Demco Hijacker part #DM6077 that you have. It's recommended that you use white lithium grease like the part #L11354 for a cartridge for a grease gun.

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Answer 6

We have Demco Hijacker Autoslide capture plates that are designed for standard pin boxes like the part #DM14743-95 and we have them for the Trailair Rota Flex pin box part #DM6171 but without knowing what pin box is on your Forest River Sandpiper…

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Answer 7

For your Demco Hijacker Autoslide #DM8550034, the maintenance is fairly easy compared to the function of the slider. You will wan to remove the two side gear covers and inspect the gear system for any wear or issues. Then you may apply light grease…

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Answer 8

We don't offer a video, but that's a great idea that I'll suggest to our shop manager. The maintenance procedures for the Demco #DM8550040 Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch are outlined in the linked owner's manual, but the keeping…

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Answer 9

Unless you damaged the head somehow, you don't need to replace the head, just the capture plates, and the correct part number for that is the following: - Replacement 5th Wheel Hitch Capture Plate Assembly - Qty 1 #DM14743-95

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Answer 10

I highly recommend going with the B&W Companion sliding fifth wheel hitch #BWRVK3370 over the Companion fixed (non-slider) hitch #BWRVK3300 for your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty with a 6-3/4' bed in order to avoid potentially hitting your new…

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Answer 11

I reached out to my contact at Demco and he said that depending on the year, there was a gear adjustment bolt on the cab side of the base of the older Hijacker models. He also said some of the slide bar heads had an adjustment bolt there as well for…

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Answer 12

You ordered the correct urethane dampener for your Demco Hijacker AutoSlide part #DM8550024. The 15769 and the 15469 basically represent the same part number now so the #DM15469 that you ordered will fit and work well!

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